Teaching Myself to Write Novels
Join me, Briauna, along my journey of writing my first novel. I'll share resources I find useful, my ups and downs, my revelations, and I'll try to get better at this podcast thing along the way. My episodes are mostly unfiltered and recorded as I discover and realize new things. Sign up for updates: http://eepurl.com/g1Zj6b About me: http://briaunamariah.com
Episodes
72 episodes
The Vortex of Time
When you say "you'll finish it by the end of the year" but the end of the year has already come and goneBuy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandn...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:42
Writing Journey as a New Mom
The top secret news I wouldn't tell you all about... I have a precious little baby and she's the best! In this episode, I'll catch you up with how it's all been going and how I've been balancing it all. Hint: you'll have to go with the flow. Ne...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:51
I Published a Book!
Transitus is now available for order! In this episode, I go over my marketing strategy for the launch of my debut novel.Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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32:03
Another Rewrite, and AI isn't So Helpful (But Kinda Is)
Another rewrite, another update, and AI isn't so helpful, but still kinda is? Forewarning: I'm out of breath this whole episode. For reasons. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpen...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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24:35
Using AI to help write a novel
You're probably all interested now in how I've been using AI lately to help me with my novel. Listen to find out more. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airp...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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26:59
Indie Authors and TikTok
In this episode, I will update you on my current progress between 3 WIP novels, talk about my TikTok journey so far, and recognize the journey of leveling up your "writing craft" is quite difficult. Hope you find this one interesting! And...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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34:57
All is Lost Moment, Motivation, and a Complete MS
An update on my progress and the last and final part 3 of my editing session with Randy Surles and Laura Graves. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lo...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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48:17
Getting Ready to Query & Randy Surles and Laura Graves Session Pt2
Part 2 is up, by request. Thanks for speaking up and requesting it. 3rd and final part of my editing session will be coming soon. This piece of recorded session with Randy Surles and Laura Graves is preceded by an exciting update!Sign u...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:01:55
Writing, Coping with Change, & Mental Health
Stay tuned for my "writing craft" = "pottery" metaphor and my mini-rant on how bad Avatar 2 was (no spoilers).Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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27:06
Lost In The Details: Randy Surles and Laura Graves session
I'm back! We're back on track and moving along. I had a 2 hour long session with Story Grid editors Randy Surles and Laura Graves after they looked at my manuscript. In this episode, I give a quick update on where things are at and get rig...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:00:06
Warning: All Progress Will Be Lost
I lost 100 pages of editing and it set me back more than 2 months. At the end of the day, art is unpredictable and you have to put one step in front of the otherSign up for book updates: eepurl.c...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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28:38
Find That Joy and Throw out the Rules
Seriously throw away all the rules. Don't let the rules whisper in your ear that you're doing it wrong. You're doing it right if you've found your rhythm and joy.Sign up for book updates: eepurl....
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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27:14
The Ramble you Probably Shouldn't Listen to
It really is a ramble, but I'm feeling great and it's what I have - so, enjoy. Or don't. I talk a bit about where I'm at currently, work life balance, the editing process on my 2nd pass at Transitus with my editor, and of...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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23:35
Life Happens to Writing and The Creative Process
Life happens! Stick around for my rant about the locals. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://inco...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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29:08
What do Models Have in Common with Authors?
My findings on the current market for authors, what to do about the oversaturated market (it has to do with what I also ask my We Speak rep'd models to do!), finding and discovering new genres, and more on my POV/story structure journey. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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30:40
Worldbuilding and Plot is a Tool for Theme: Randy Surles & Laura Graves Session
Lots of of useful info in this one! I've included 30 minutes of a session with Storygrid editors Randy Surles and Laura Graves. The focus of this conversation is all around theme and me figuring out how to enhance storytelling. Sign up ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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37:18
Motivation and Threads of Editing
My editing journey continues! I'm facing obstacles but finding motivation in spite of them, finding time where ever I can to work on my (now various) projects, and still exploring what I like in a book by going outside of my usual genres. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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26:27
Editing with An Editor: An Entirely Foreign Process
Today I talk about Editing. Going from 1st draft to 2nd is one thing. And from 2nd to 3rd... well, I'm just beginning but it's a whole other thing. And hiring an editor to help with this project is a necessary step, and a giant leap of faith.
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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30:11
Recap, Self Publishing, And What's Next...
Recap, Self Publishing, And What's Next... Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmu...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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22:13
'Show Don't Tell' and Other 'Rules'
How tips and tricks have changed my entire writing style and what to be aware of in your own writing.At then end I talk about the concepts from and read from the following article:https://theconversation.com/how-did-white-become-a-m...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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36:42
Slow Progress is Progress
Listen to the next session in my "Story Grid with Randy & Laura" installment.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:06:31
Pt 2: Story Grid Session w Randy Surles And Laura Graves
I hope you enjoy my second recorded session with Story Grid editors Randy & Laura, following the first brainstorm session (episode 24, published in July) I had with them. Slow progress is still progress! I found this helpful. You might, too...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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54:00
Brainspace is Valuable Real Estate
Just giving you a little update with nuggets of useful info! Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: htt...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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20:28
Story Grid Brainstorm Session w Randy Surles And Laura Graves
Progress is slow on this next book. I hope you enjoy my recorded session with Story Grid editors Randy & Laura! I have no time & wish I were writing more. But at least I'm writing! (And plotting! Still...)Sign up for book update...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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48:03
My Own Personal Character Arc
Today's podcast features: Allergies. How my queries are going. How my plotting is going (not well). Having my own whole entire personal character arc. Finding my inner artist. Breaking my non-writing streak with 94 words. And how very, very bur...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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20:06